Question

what type of atom is this? 24 2+ mg 12 anion isotope cation neutral atom

Explanation:

An anion is a negatively - charged ion. An isotope is an atom of the same element with different numbers of neutrons. A cation is a positively - charged ion. A neutral atom has equal numbers of protons and electrons. The symbol shows Mg with a 2+ charge, indicating it has lost 2 electrons and is positively charged.

Answer:

C. Cation